Job summary
The Emergency Assessment Unit at The Horton General Hospital currently has an opportunity for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners, who take pride in the quality of the care we provide in a fast-paced and demanding environment. We know the values of providing excellent care to the most vulnerable patients, at times of high stress for them and their families.
We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to continuing professional development.
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job;
- Develop and manage a patient centred nursing service
- Assume twenty four hour responsibility for the provision of a nursing service in the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU)
- Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge
- Management of staff within the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
- Utilise resources effectively, working within allocated budget
- Contribute significantly toward the strategic and operational development of the EAU
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice and research
- Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care in the EAU Department, acting as a role model for other nursing and multidisciplinary team staff
- Provide expert clinical advice to nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team both at Departmental and Trust level.
- Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making and monitor staff compliance
- Develop and maintain specialist policies and protocols for the department based on current research and evidence
- Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.
- Demonstrate a commitment to research, evidence based practice and clinical excellence, playing an instrumental role in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care.
- Act as a clinical leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision.
- Support and facilitate practice development, research and clinical project work within the department
- Act as a specialist clinical expert / resource within the Trust, providing advice and information as required
- Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are met.
- Provide support and guidance for mentors.
Management and Organisational role
- Take responsibility for the recruitment, selection and retention initiatives and for the development and performance review of all nursing staff within the practice area, reporting to the Head Nurse.
- Monitor nursing workload and regularly review the structure and skill mix of nursing teams, in collaboration with the Head Nurse.
- Ensure that nursing staff are effectively deployed within the practice area.
- Promote effective communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaborative and holistic working practices.
- In collaboration with the Head Nurse, ensure that resources are monitored and tailored to meet the needs of the service within financial constraints.
- Develop and implement Trust and local policies, educating and supporting staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered in the department and contribute to quality initiatives within the Clinical Unit and Directorate.
- Identify and undertake defined project work on behalf of the Clinical Unit, in negotiation with the Head Nurse.
- Undertake wider management responsibilities as part of a personal development plan negotiated with the Head Nurse.
- Actively participate as a clinical resource on various specialist nursing / management boards.
- Deputise for the Head Nurse in her absence, taking appropriate management responsibility as required.
- Able to respond to an untoward incident such as major incident or internal disaster or provide senior nursing advice to the EAU/ED Department.
- Investigate and act on untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, reporting to the Head Nurse / Directorate Manager.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets.
- Facilitate implementation of the organisational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it.
Professional Development and Education
Risk Management
Health and Safety
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice and research
- Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care in the EAU Department, acting as a role model for other nursing and multidisciplinary team staff
- Provide expert clinical advice to nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team both at Departmental and Trust level.
- Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making and monitor staff compliance
- Develop and maintain specialist policies and protocols for the department based on current research and evidence
- Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.
- Demonstrate a commitment to research, evidence based practice and clinical excellence, playing an instrumental role in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care.
- Act as a clinical leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision.
- Support and facilitate practice development, research and clinical project work within the department
- Act as a specialist clinical expert / resource within the Trust, providing advice and information as required
- Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are met.
- Provide support and guidance for mentors.
Management and Organisational role
- Take responsibility for the recruitment, selection and retention initiatives and for the development and performance review of all nursing staff within the practice area, reporting to the Head Nurse.
- Monitor nursing workload and regularly review the structure and skill mix of nursing teams, in collaboration with the Head Nurse.
- Ensure that nursing staff are effectively deployed within the practice area.
- Promote effective communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaborative and holistic working practices.
- In collaboration with the Head Nurse, ensure that resources are monitored and tailored to meet the needs of the service within financial constraints.
- Develop and implement Trust and local policies, educating and supporting staff.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered in the department and contribute to quality initiatives within the Clinical Unit and Directorate.
- Identify and undertake defined project work on behalf of the Clinical Unit, in negotiation with the Head Nurse.
- Undertake wider management responsibilities as part of a personal development plan negotiated with the Head Nurse.
- Actively participate as a clinical resource on various specialist nursing / management boards.
- Deputise for the Head Nurse in her absence, taking appropriate management responsibility as required.
- Able to respond to an untoward incident such as major incident or internal disaster or provide senior nursing advice to the EAU/ED Department.
- Investigate and act on untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, reporting to the Head Nurse / Directorate Manager.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets.
- Facilitate implementation of the organisational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it.
Professional Development and Education
Risk Management
Health and Safety
Person Specification
Professional qualifications/ knowledge and key competencies
Essential
- oCurrent Degree level RN registration with NMC oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality oMinimum of 4 years' experience in the speciality with minimum of 1years experience at B6 oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS oEvidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality. oTeaching and Assessing course - oAppraisal Training
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level/ panned masters progression oALS oLeadership training
Personal
Essential
- PersonalEvidence of: oA positive enthusiastic character oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive feedback oResilient and proactive under pressure oProven time management and delegation skills, oProven prioritisation problem solving and decision making skills oProven leadership skills oProven negotiation and conflict management skills. oProven influencing and facilitating skills oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oBelief in patient centred philosophy oAble to support and nurture the Multi disciplinary team oProfessional Portfolio oCV oReferences oApplication form oInterview
Physical attributes
Essential
- oGood health record oSmart professional appearance oPleasant personality oGood self presentation
Person Specification
Professional qualifications/ knowledge and key competencies
Essential
- oCurrent Degree level RN registration with NMC oEvidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality oMinimum of 4 years' experience in the speciality with minimum of 1years experience at B6 oEvidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS oEvidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality. oTeaching and Assessing course - oAppraisal Training
Desirable
- oEducated to degree level/ panned masters progression oALS oLeadership training
Personal
Essential
- PersonalEvidence of: oA positive enthusiastic character oBeing self aware and able to accept constructive feedback oResilient and proactive under pressure oProven time management and delegation skills, oProven prioritisation problem solving and decision making skills oProven leadership skills oProven negotiation and conflict management skills. oProven influencing and facilitating skills oExcellent verbal and written communication skills oBelief in patient centred philosophy oAble to support and nurture the Multi disciplinary team oProfessional Portfolio oCV oReferences oApplication form oInterview
Physical attributes
Essential
- oGood health record oSmart professional appearance oPleasant personality oGood self presentation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
